Romeo Beckham is the Star of Burberry’s Christmas Campaign

So, 12 year old Romeo Beckham has been announced as the face of Burberry’s new Christmas campaign.

It’s safe to say we are well jell! I guess that’s one of the many benefits of having an A list mum. There’s no middle child syndrome going on here! Romeo continues to steal the limelight from his celeb parents and equally superstar siblings. In 2013 Romeo made his modelling debut with Burberry in their Spring/Summer advertisements. Not to mention the numerous times we’ve seen him dressed to the nines on family outings to the front row of fashion shows.

Burberry’s Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey hand picked Romeo to be the feature star of the advert; he exclaims; “It continues to be an utter joy working with Romeo – he has charm, style and great energy! I’m delighted that he’s the lead role in our festive campaign.”

The 4 minute film “From London with Love” tells the story of a young boy who gives the gift of love to a couple who take him on a journey of romance and festive enchantment through the streets of London. The concept of the advert shows ‘gifting is the ultimate symbol of a connection between people’.

Speaking about the campaign and working with Romeo, Christopher Bailey said; “This festive campaign is a celebration of everything we love at Burberry; the trench coat, the cashmere scarf, incredible music, our British weather, and working with great and talented people.”

It’s not quite up to the standards of John Lewis’ Christmas adverts but it’s still a heart warmer. In Strictly’s Craig Horwood style we’d give it a 6/10.

Oh, and if you’re wondering what to get us for Christmas… we’ll take the scarf.

Lisa Duong

 

The summer staple trends

The summer is finally here in the UK, and with it comes a whole array of exciting trends on the high street. Tropical prints are taking over and the A/W chunky shoe has had a summer overhaul, and this year sees the return of a classic thanks to the likes of trend setters Mary-Kate and Ashley.

 

The must have

Kimonos are the all rounder piece for this summer. Add it to a simple crop top and denim shorts for a trendy festival look, or glam up a body con dress by pairing it with a bright floral number. For your casual every day look, wear it with a tee and jeans for the ultimate summer outfit. Don’t forget to pack your kimono for your summer holiday; you’ll find they’re perfect for that stylish bikini throw over. 

 

1. Birkenstock Arizona white – £49.95 2. Topshop Heights double strap sandal – £28 3. River Island Brown leopard print double strap sandal – £26

 

The shoe of the summer

Whether you love them or hate them, there is no denying that the Birkenstock is back. All over the high street, similar designs are popping up making the slip on sandal the ‘shoe of the summer’. With so many designs available, we’ve picked our favourites that are on the high street right now.

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1. Birkenstock Arizona white – £49.95 2. Topshop Heights double strap sandal – £28 3. River Island Brown leopard print double strap sandal – £26

 

The co-ord summer

 The 60s-inspired matchy-matchy top and bottom separates are the perfect outfit for this summer. Wear them together for that ultimate effortless look, or style them separately for a casual summer look with a pop of colour. An all rounder that is sure to make you stand out from the crowd. 

1. Bank Fashion Motel floral co-ord, cami – £15, skirt – £15 2. ASOS tribal print co-ord, crop top – £28, skirt – £20 3. Topshop petite bright leaf co-ord, shirt – £32, shorts – £38 4. Boohoo Sadie palm print woven crop top & shorts co-ord set – £35

Fashion Culture – Young European Designers Fashion Show

The Young European Designers Fashion Show is organised as a part of The Fashion Culture project, a project which aims to support young designers on their way to a career in the demanding industry. The show takes place Saturday 14^th June 2014, and 21 graduate designers from all over Europe will present collections of womenswear and menswear to fashion editors, stylists and magazines.

Polish Katarzyna Kwiatkowska-Działak founded the Fashion Culture back in 2011, and she is the main coordinator of the organisation which is now well-recognised within the fashion industry. This is the third year that the Young Designers Fashion Show has taken place, and London College of Fashion (UK), Beckman’s College of Design (Sweden) and Polimoda (Italy) are among the partners that support this year’s Fashion Culture show.

 

Fashion Culture work with the motto Europe United in Fashion, and bring young, talented designers together and forward in the fashion industry. The past two editions of the Fashion Culture Show were both a great success, and this year’s show looks just as promising! Among the designers are Elin Ivre (Beckman’s College of Design), Nadia and Zehra (Polimoda), Ima Mad (Cracow School of Art and Fashion Design), and Victoria Rowley (London College of Fashion).

 

Photo: The Fashion Culture – Young European Designers Fashion Show 2012.

The Young European Designers Fashion show takes place at the White House in London at 6pm tomorrow 14^th June 2014. Tickets are still available for purchase. To find out more, visit www.fashionculture.pl and to buy tickets visithttp://magazine.fashionculture.eu/?product=invitation.  

Met Gala 2014

Formally called the Costume Institute Gala, the Met Ball is an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitian Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Known as one of the most exclusive social events in New York, and one of the biggest fundraising nights in the city, the gala is considered to be one of fashion’s biggest red carpet events.

Attended by personalities from the entertainment, arts and fashion industry, we give you our favourite looks of the Met Gala 2014.

 –          Victoria Beckham:

Victoria shows how the red carpet is done by wearing a white cropped, floor length dress from her Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Teaming this angelic look with smouldering smokey eyes and a side parted tousled hair; Victoria knows how to work it

–          Joan Smalls:

 

Not many people can get away with this beautiful shade of violet lipstick, but supermodel Joan Smalsl makes a huge impact with this statement look by wearing a nude floor length gown by Vera Wang. With extended eyelashes and a fresh bare face, Smalls is the pleasantly surprised look of the night

–          Suki Waterhouse:

 

Suki Waterhouse resembled a real fairytale princess in this breathtaking Burberry dress. The twenty-two year old British model kept the look simple by wearing a romantic up-do and a matte red lipstick

–          Emma Stone:

 

Personally, Emma Stone has always got it right when it comes to the red carpet. In a pink Thakoon ensemble, Stone’s summery metallic, pink beauty was turned casual with the help of the messy side plait

–          Beyonce:

Beyonce makes her ‘black widow’ debut look at this year’s gala by wearing a black and beaded floor length dress, accessorised with a netted veil and dangly earrings. Queen B kept everything else relatively simple by slicking her hair back into a side-parted style with statement burgundy lips

To be honest, us girls in the office could have kept going…

London Men’s Fashion Week

Monday 6^Th January to Wednesday 8^Th January marks the fourth season of London Collections: Men. Over 100 designers are showcasing the latest fashion for AW14. London Collections aim to emphasise British brands in terms of cultural creativity and commercial benefits that menswear provides for Britain.

Saville Row, Paul Smith, Burberry and Hackett are amongst some of the biggest designers representing and participating in London.  Promoters include American Express, GQ, Radisson Blu London, Swatch and Topman. Many department stores such as Harrods, Duchamp, Browns, Harvey Nichols, Liberty and Mulberry will be celebrating the LC:M season with display windows and in-store events.

The three days are based in; The Hospital Club, The Old Sorting Office, and Victoria House and will host showrooms, parties, cocktail dinners and presentations throughout LC:M. Over 2000 style icons, celebrities and press people are expected to come to our fashion capital from over 45 countries to witness the new twist for menswear.

Tinie Tempah and David Gandy

London is home to the dapper menswear, from the three piece suit and – according to the super stylish(!) Boris Johnson – Menswear in UK is set to exceed sales from Womenswear by 2016. So keep your eye on what LC:M has to offer from high-end to high street names that will be bringing the best in menswear this year. The boys are back in town.

Christopher Raeburn: http://www.londoncollections.co.uk/designers_profile.aspx?DesignerID=1136

Hackett London: http://www.londoncollections.co.uk/designers_profile.aspx?DesignerID=2014

http://www.vogue.co.uk/spy/celebrity-photos/2014/01/06/london-collections-men-parties/gallery/1088437

Getting you seen

Get You Seen has realised that the industry demands much more than just PR. Offering services to suit your marketing, digital, social media and sales needs and everything else in between.

Based in Birmingham and working between the Midlands and London, Get You Seen understands the impact of technology and endeavours to incorporate this into the company. In order to keep up with the pace of the ever changing industry and the needs of the modern day client, Get You Seen has introduced an SEO package (Search Engine Optimisation) to optimise their online presence gaining maximum online exposure.

Managing Director Nicola Davis realised that much more than PR was needed and consequently rebranded her former company Furore PR into Get You Seen. Initially training as make-up artist, Nicola found her enthusiasm in the sales side of the industry. During her career, she has been able to develop an exceptional knowledge of the industry, as well as an impressive portfolio of clients. Now, she has taken on a new challenge in the form of Get You Seen. An opportunity where utilising her expansive experience in sales, she can move forward and assist her clients from varied industries, not just the beauty industry. The application of her knowledge has gained contacts and clients across the country, from legal firms to therapist associations.

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